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Chinese Politics: Understanding China's Political System

Discover how China's unique blend of political authority and economic policies shapes its growing influence in the modern global landscape.

Discover how China's unique blend of political authority and economic policies shapes its growing influence in the modern global landscape.

This course offers a comprehensive analysis of China's political system, focusing on the intersection of politics and economics. You'll examine the structure of the Chinese Communist Party and government, elite politics, policy-making processes, and societal engagement in politics. The curriculum covers key topics such as China's political economy, the role of state and party officials in economic development, and the strategies Chinese citizens use to influence political decisions. Through case studies and theoretical frameworks, you'll gain insights into China's unique "political" economy and its implications for the country's future. The course also explores scenarios for China's political evolution, including the possibilities of democratization, continued authoritarianism, or system collapse.

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Chinese Politics: Understanding China's Political System

This course includes

16 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

What you'll learn

  • Understand the structure and functions of the Chinese Communist Party and government

  • Analyze elite politics in China, including leadership selection and succession processes

  • Examine the policy-making and implementation processes in the Chinese political system

  • Evaluate societal engagement and participation in Chinese politics

  • Understand China's unique political economy and its impact on domestic and international affairs

  • Assess the role of state and party officials in China's economic development

Skills you'll gain

Chinese Political System
Elite Politics
Policy Process
Political Economy
Societal Engagement
Economic Reform
Authoritarianism
Democratization

This course includes:

8 Hours PreRecorded video

6 quizzes

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 7 modules in this course

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the Chinese political system, examining its unique characteristics and global impact. Students will analyze the structure of the Chinese Communist Party and government, elite politics, policy-making processes, and societal engagement in politics. The curriculum covers six main modules: models of the Chinese political system, elite politics, policy processes, societal engagement in politics, China's domestic and international political economy, and future scenarios for China's political development. Through a mix of video lectures, readings, quizzes, and peer-reviewed assignments, learners will gain a nuanced understanding of China's "political" economy and its implications for the country's future. The course emphasizes the intersection of politics and economics in China, providing insights into how state and party officials influence economic development at all levels of the political system.

Orientation and Module 1: Models of the Chinese Political System and the Structure of the Chinese Party/State

Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete

Elite Politics in China

Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete

Policy Process in China

Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete

Understanding Societal Engagement in Politics in China

Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete

China's Domestic and International Political Economy

Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete

China's Future: Democratization or "Flexible Authoritarianism"

Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete

Final Exam and Course Evaluation

Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete

Fee Structure

Payment options

Financial Aid

Instructor

David Zweig
David Zweig

4.9 rating

62 Reviews

32,617 Students

2 Courses

Expert in Chinese Politics and Transnational Relations at HKUST

David Zweig is Professor Emeritus of the Division of Social Science and Director of the Center on China’s Transnational Relations at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). With over 30 years of experience teaching Chinese politics and various courses on China and the World, he has made significant contributions to the field. Zweig earned his PhD from The University of Michigan and was a Harvard postdoctoral fellow from 1984 to 1986. He teaches undergraduates and graduate students in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as in HKUST’s highly regarded EMBA program.

Chinese Politics: Understanding China's Political System

This course includes

16 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

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